Green Bay Packers: Ten first-round options in 2017 NFL Draft
By Dan Dahlke
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6. Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
There are several early-round cornerbacks that could be on the Packers’ radar come draft day. However, the defensive backs that have shown they can excel in press-man coverage would be the best fits in Dom Capers system.
Quincy Wilson, Marlon Humphrey, Cordrea Tankersley, and Sidney Jones are the top press-cover corners in the class. In my opinion, Wilson, who I highlighted earlier, and Jones are the first-round prospects that make the most sense with Green Bay.
Jones may not have ideal size (6-0, 185), but he’s highly competitive and has tremendous ball skills. As a three-year starter for the Huskies, he’s recorded nine career interceptions and 30 pass defensed.
Jones is also one of the better athletes at the position, and with top-flight speed, he would be a great find in the first round. He would offer the Packers a more reliable cover player than their second-year corners.